Stamp News

Stamp Collecting via the NPM

Produced by the National Postal Museum, this video stars Don Sundman and Bill Gross as they discuss their passion for collecting.

Roger S. Brody, a specialist in early twentieth century U.S. stamps, was introduced to the world of stamp collecting at the age of ten, when he was given a general world-wide album filled with a smattering of stamps

Lincoln, Slavery and the Civil War

Now you can watch a video of Eliot Landau presenting his award-winning Lincoln, Slavery and the Civil War exhibit at the National Postal Museum’s 7th annual Maynard Sundman Lecture.

William H. Gross Gallery’s First Anniversary

Join Mystic and its family of collectors in congratulating the National Postal Museum on the first anniversary of the William H. Gross Gallery.

Top Prices Paid for Rare Jenny Invert Stamps

Are you one of the lucky few to find a right-side-up Jenny Invert sheet?

The Queen’s Own

In celebration of “The Queen’s Own” exhibit at the National Postal Museum, the 2004 annual Sundman Lecture featured Michael Sefi, Keeper of the Royal Philatelic Collection.

The Z Grill – U.S. #85A

Did you know the 1868 1¢ Z Grill (Scott 85A) is America’s rarest stamp? One of the legends of philately, this Z Grill was purchased by Mystic in October 1998 for $935,000 – setting a record price for a U.S. stamp.

What’s the World’s Rarest Airmail Stamp?

Like it’s more famous American cousin, the Black Honduras represents the earliest days of airmail flight. And like the Jenny Inverts, the stamps were shrouded in mystery and surrounded by intrigue.

North Korea Stamp News

Mystic and its stamp collectors are unfairly caught up in international politics. The problem stems from an embargo on North Korea stamps that began over 60 years ago.